In this Paw Print:
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School News
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar 🔎
- Panther Prowl! 🏃🏽♀️➡️
- Step Right Up, Book Fair Volunteers! 🎪
- Literacy Webinar Series 📖
- SEL Screener: Grades 3-6 ❤️
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PTA News
- Talent Show Lead or Co-Leads Needed!🎭
- Registration for Math and Running Club is Open! 👟✖️
- Last chance for fall after-school clubs! 🍂
- Spirit Wear Sale! 👚
- Upcoming Dates
Dear Families,
What a wonderful week we had celebrated Blue Star Welcome Week! Each day we dressed up to highlight ways we can welcome all students to Poplar Tree, especially those coming from our military connected families. We celebrated favorite hobbies, activities, animals, and the fact that we are all Panthers that have Panther PRIDE!
This week we also closed out our first House Incentive! Our grade levels have been working towards an incentive by showing Panther PRIDE in the cafeteria! Congrats to all the grade levels who earned their rewards! Whether free choice seating at lunch, extra recess, or PJ day - our students have worked hard for their reward!
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the School is Ms. Andujar?
Watch the video linked below to see Ms. Andujar visiting Ms. William's art class!
Panther Prowl Fun Run 🏃🏽♀️➡️
Our annual Panther Prowl Fun Run will be on Friday, October 16 starting at 5:30 pm! This event is our biggest fundraiser as a school!
This year's goal is $20,000!!
We are 20.3% of the way there! So far we've raised $4,060 in just one week! Way to go Panthers!
Money from the Panther Prowl Supports:
Step Right Up,
Book Fair Volunteers! 🎪
Come one, come all! The Big Top Book Fair is coming to town and we need a few helping hands to step right up! Join our spectacular crew to help with setup, breakdown, and Family Night. Whether you’re a strong man of heavy lifting, a ringmaster of organization, a decor acrobat, or just willing to help us juggle it all, there’s a spot for you in our circus.
Don’t clown around—sign up HERE to help make our Big Top Book Fair the greatest show at Poplar Tree! 📚🤡🎟️
Literacy Webinar Series 📖
Fairfax County Public Schools is presenting a literacy webinar series to help families understand reading assessments, reading plans, and how to support their child at home. The series and topics are:
- October 20: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15: What is a Reading Plan?
- February 19: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
All webinars begin at 10am. Register here!
SEL Screener: Grades 3-6 ❤️
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) believes in supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) for all students. In FCPS, students use a tool called the SEL Screener to think about their own SEL skills and experiences at school. The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community is at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
Poplar Tree Students in grades 3–6 will take the brief SEL screener with their class between October 5 and October 30. After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. Families who wish to opt their students out of the SEL Screener can do so via the Parent Digital Consent System OR by completing a Fairfax County Social Emotional Learning Screener Opt-Out Request Form.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact the School Counselor: Beth Mertens (eemertens@fcps.edu).
Talent Show Lead or Co-Leads Needed!🎭
The Talent Show is one of the most beloved community events at Poplar Tree - last year almost 100 students performed, plus teachers and staff! We need a new lead (or group of friends!) to step up in order to hold this event. This is a fun way to contribute through a short-term commitment. We have amazingly detailed notes and guidance from past years and lots of tools and resources to support you! Help us keep this tradition alive!
Interested in this or being involved in another committee?
Contact the PTA at poplartreepta@gmail.com.
 Registration for Math and Running Club is Open! 👟✖️
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PTES Math Club is back for the new school year!
- Open to students in grades 3-6, the kids will test and build their math problem-solving skills (logical thinking, spatial reasoning) using non-standard math problems, competing in several math contests including Math Olympiad, Noetic, and Math Kangaroo throughout the year.
- This year we will meet on alternate Mondays after school from 3:35-4:45, in the cafeteria. Our first session will be on Monday, October 5; students can attend to try out the club without registering for the full year.
There is a registration fee to cover contest fees and materials.
- Registration is $40 for 3rd graders and $50 for 4th-6th graders.
- Registration deadline is October 17, ahead of our second meeting on Monday, October 19.
- Parents MUST be part of the PTA in order to enroll their child.
- Learn more and register HERE!
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Running Club Starts October 15th!
Last call for after-school Clubs! 🍂
Don’t let this opportunity fall away! There’s still time to join the fun with the Poplar Tree PTA’s fall after-school clubs! 🎨🤖💻🏃 Spots are filling fast—and Pottery is already SOLD OUT!
Grab your spot before the final bell rings on registration!
Spirit Wear Sale 👚
Miss out on the recent Spirit Wear Sale? We’ve got you covered!
Several sizes are still available for purchase- only the items listed are currently in stock. Order online here and we’ll deliver the shirt(s) to your student!
Looking for something more custom? Check out additional designs currently on sale. These are mailed directly to your home! https://1stplace.sale/98006
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Thursday, October 8: Fall Picture Day
- Monday, October 12: School Planning Day - no school for students!
- Friday, October 16: Panther Prowl
- October 19 - 23: Book Fair
- Wednesday, October 21: 3 Hour Early Release
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Thursday, October 22: Hybrid Full-Time AAP Identification Meeting
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October 27, 28, 29: 2nd Grade NGAT Testing
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